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Method

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pastry out to a 25 x 30cm rectangle. Mix the apples with the dates, 1 tbsp flour, the sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Spoon over one half of the pastry, leaving a border around the edge. Brush the edges of the pastry with a little of the egg, then fold the other half over the top, pressing the edges together to seal well. Slash the top with a knife and brush with the remaining egg.

Place in the freezer for 10 mins to firm up the pastry, then carefully lift onto the hot baking sheet and bake for 20 mins. Drizzle with icing, if you like, and serve with custard or ice cream.

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ladylotty9th Mar, 2013

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6 medjool dates for me and swapped cinnamon for mixed spice. Crimped the pastry edges with a fork, egg wash on top + generous sprinkle of demerara sugar - like a proper turnover. No icing... didn't really think it needed it. Mine served 8... between 4 it would have been massive portion. Served up with clotted cream ice cream or thick cream. Perfect. It would work nicely with all sorts of fillings, I'm going to try apple and frozen blackberries next.

This idea is great! We've had it a few time, varying the filling each time. Have also tried apple and mincemeat, and my 6 year old made it on his own using his own idea of sliced pear and apricot jam. Really easy and a big hit.

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